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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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